the food is consistently delicious and the owners are friendly and hands on!…read more we got the lamb, veggie combo, chicken, beef, and fish - and it was all so good. ended the meal with a tea, empty platter and full bellies :)

Omg. The food, the staff, the vibes. This place was a 10/10!! They never left our (very strong)…read moredrinks empty. They gave an ample amount of food and were busy but so attentive. Will definitely be back!

I went with my best friend so he could experience this wonderful cuisine. This place was absolutely…read morea perfect spot! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing, and the staff was super friendly! We had the vegetable plate and the spicy Lamb Tibs which were all delicious! Can't wait to go back!

I am a big fan of Ethiopian food. I like Desta. The food is solid. The service isn't bad, just not…read moremuch interaction really with the server when we were there for lunch but not necessarily a huge negative. They have big TVs in there and the World Cup games were on so that was cool. Restaurant looks clean and open and they have a nice big bar in addition to the tables in the main dining area. I think their injera is some of the best I've had and my favorite dish is the red lentils but everything else is also pretty solid. I would definitely recommend! We don't have too many options for Ethiopian food in DFW and this is a good spot.

Small, it is. That makes it the more charming, said my wife. The food was authentic and…read moredelicious. The Chef-owner was as friendly as can be. She sat at our table and we had an entertaining conversation. Give it a try, you'll enjoy it.

This is absolutely an IYKYK restaurant that we were led to by Yelp. Ethiopian food is one of our…read moreall time favorite cuisines. Arif Cafe is a quick drive from the original Half Price Books location. The outside of this restaurant doesn't do the amazing food inside justice. For our hungry table of three, an order of beef tibs and two veggie plates was a tummy stuffing dinner. For my fragile tongued husband, we went with a mild spice level which was still very flavorful. The beef tibs were tender in a way that only slow cooking can achieve. Service was attentive and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend for a exotic dinner out with a small group.

Oh. My. Goodness. This is one of those restaurants that you leave and think about your experience…read morefor days afterward. We met the owner and she couldn't have been lovelier - chatted us up about fusing her culture with her husband's, and educating us on the menu items that we didn't recognize. Then comes the food. Drool. The chicken was moist and tasted great, as did the pork. We also tried the berbere mac & cheese and the potato salad - both were on point. I consider myself a BBQ snob and the BBQ sauce & brisket here did not disappoint! Worth the drive just for those, honestly. All in all, we had an amazing experience here and cannot wait to go back!

Always friendly and exceptional service from Fasicka!…read more I had the pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, which come with one side. Unfortunately, the buns were pretty dry. The chicken, pork, and sides were all good, but nothing particularly stood out to me. That said, I always come here for the Tex-Ethiopian Platter for Two. It's pricey, but the flavors are all there. The platter is a true Ethiopian meal, and that's specifically what I come to this establishment for. I told my relative she'll need to come back with me to try the Platter for Two. That's the dish that really showcases what this restaurant has to offer.

I've eaten a lot of Ethiopian food and I imagine this to be the best in Dallas. Awards bestowers…read moreagree! Thanks, Yelp, for leading us to this spot. The lunch Veggie Combo came with Shiro which is generous. The beets, lentils (Misir Wot) and yellow split peas (Kik Alicha) were so deliciously spiced and balanced. Something special is going on here. They brought out a beautiful floral milk cake surrounded by rose petals and played Happy Birthday for the birthday girl on their sound system. So sweet! If I found myself in Dallas again I'd come back for the warming spices and warmer welcome. Ooh, and order the coffee service!

Yummy and delicious. First time here. So glad I tried the food. The veggie platter and 4 meets were…read moreexcellent for two people. The flavors popped. Such comfort in the food. The service was excellent. The honey wine was so good. The coffee was also a nice finish to the meal. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

I asked for three meats and two veggies plate. They put…read moretogether some chicken, beef, lamb and delicious lentils and cabbage with a hard boiled egg. Ordered take out. It was delicious, I would go back.

First time trying this place. I was CRAVING Ethiopian food and have been for a while. I got the…read morevegetable combination. Be warned!! The yellow stuff on this platter is SPICY!! There were quite a few things that were a little spicy on this plate but that yellow stuff had my eyes and nose running. The flavors are pretty good and the injera was really good. They give you a lot of it. I'd say for the price, it is absolutely worth it. That one plate could have easily fed two people. I wanted to try this place because of the raving reviews and it's close to my house. While it did not disappoint, there are other places in DFW that are better.

This is the first time for Ethiopian Food. I was not sure what to expect but will say, it was…read morebeyond my expectation's. We started with appetizers- sambusa and vegan dip. Both light and flavorful. We asked the waiter to prepare our family style picks and once again- he nailed it. We enjoyed sirloin and doro tibs and yebeg wot. For dessert, we chose their Ethiopian Bread Pudding. Probably the best I have eaten. Now to service! Our waiter loved his job and spent a lot of time talking about the history of Ethiopian Food which we found so fascinating. His food picks worked wonderful with our palettes. Food was served fresh and warm, drinks remained filled. We cannot wait to come back and try more items from the menu.

So giving this location 4 stars because it's the first time to ever experience Ethiopian cuisine…read more All the food was fabulous, although I have nothing to compare to. Service was excellent as he was aware we had never tried or even understood what we were ordering. Would most definitely recommend and come back.

Hidden around the corner of a little strip mall is Banna Restaurant and Bar (Google Maps will get…read moreyou confused) . We rolled in around 7 and were met with disco lights and semi-awkward stares. After figuring out we could sit anywhere, a very nice server came to make us feel welcome and take our orders. Ambiance is nice. It feels like a cross between a night club and a restaurant. There are big tvs on the walls showing soccer and football games, there's a patio outside. The important thing is the food. Daaaaang, it's delicious! We ordered the meat and vegetable combo for my date and I. Whether it was a communication error or because my date and I pass as pale, we asked for spicy but it wasn't as hot as other Ethiopian places we'd been to. Still, the meal was great, and they even brought us extra injera when they noticed we were running low. Overall a good experience and would certainly recommend.

We've been twice and have really enjoyed everything about our experience both times…read more TiTi was an excellent waitress.. the waitress we had last night wasn't as attentive and not nearly as personable. The owner is always on the floor, checking on customers and we look forward to returning in the future. Happy New year day to the Ethiopian people!

Wonderful wonderful place!! I imagined the shop would be bigger but it's a very small and humble…read moreplace. I was greeted so warmly by the owners sister who was incredibly nice. They have a variety of Ethiopian spices and goods. They have pre-made doro wat, ayib, injera and other meats and vegetables to-go so you can pick those up here if you don't want to cook at home. Also, they have 3 tables where you could sit and eat which is wonderful because they do serve food as well. I bought berbere, mitmita, yellow lentils, cardamom pods for $16. Right now they have lots of carrots..just an fyi. For the quantity the price was great! I'll try the spices soon but I am happy to have found my new Ethiopian grocery store. I can't wait to try their cooking when I go back! This is a side note but I put the address in my GPS and I still got lost trying to find the shop in the Vickery Meadows area. If you use Google Maps, it'll take you across the street from the location (just an fyi). Also, its not in the nicest neighborhood but that didn't bother me.

Abeba Foods has been our go to for over a decade now! The service is great because anyone that…read moreanswers the phone is friendly. The owner and her son are so friendly to talk with as well as Abu. It's not the best for looks but the food is great and it is also a small grocery store.

I had oxtail with fufu an a side of plantains. Let me tellll…read moreyou the oxtail an fufu combination was so delicious!!!!! The plantains were very good as welll good amount for 5$ The service was fast an very nice! The ambiance was very chill felt very nice inside I would love to sit down an eat next time I go...an I will be going again!! Definitely a try out spot' never know it could be your next spot!!!!

Recently, I located Exotic Grill while in search of some jollof rice while working nearby. Just off…read morethe highway in Euless, Exotic Grill is a small establishment with some fairly good flavors. Ordering to-go was smooth. As far as the jollof itself, it was just okay in my opinion. It gave off the spice level, however was missing other flavor profiles which make jollof, jollof. The meat kabob was flavorful. Overall, I'd be willing to give Exotic Grill another opportunity in the future.